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Recognizing Emerging Indie Sci-Fi Authors and Voice Actors
The Valorious Awards, sponsored by international best-selling author Christopher Hopper, is an annual competition seeking to recognize and encourage emerging artists in two categories; best sci-fi novel and best sci-fi voice actor.
The awards seek to recognize independent authors and character actors and discover new and exciting talent within the world of science fiction. Entrants are judged by a panel of independent reviewers and industry professionals who are not compensated for or beneficiaries of their participation.
Entries in both categories will be accepted between the dates of September 1st and December 31st 2023 exclusively through our website.
Awards to be announced on Saturday, July 20th 2024. Prizes will be distributed at HopperCon24 in Watertown, New York, July 19–21 2024. Winners need not be present to receive prizes.
CATEGORIES
Best Sci-fi Novel
Best Sci-fi Voice Actor
PRIZES
1st Place
Valorious 1st Place Trophy
$500 USD
Digital gold Valorious Prize Badge for use in marketing
Promotional blurb for your work provided by Christopher Hopper.
2nd Place
Valorious 2nd Place Trophy
$250 USD
Digital silver Valorious Prize Badge for use in marketing
3rd Place
Valorious 3rd Place Trophy
$150 USD
Digital bronze Valorious Prize Badge for use in marketing
Additionally, all top three finishers for each category will receive promotional coverage by Christopher Hopper through various methods, including website featurette on christopherhopper.com, promoted e-mail list exposure, private group announcements, and general social media promotion.
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